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2017 Chrysler 300 Problems

Owner-reported complaints filed with NHTSA, grouped by component

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Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Feb 21, 2026
Components namedHow many of our component categories appear on at least one report for this model year. One report can name several.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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What this page shows

Everything below is an owner-reported complaint submitted to NHTSA about the 2017 Chrysler 300, grouped by the component NHTSA recorded on the report. These are not confirmed defects, and they are not recalls. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a category with more reports in it is not evidence that a part is defective.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

Reports by component

Ranked by how many owner reports name each component category

  • Electrical3139.2%
  • Airbags67.6%
  • Powertrain (other)67.6%
  • Brakes56.3%
  • Exterior lighting45.1%
  • Interior & seats45.1%
  • Engine45.1%
  • Fuel system33.8%
  • Driver assistance22.5%
  • Seat belts22.5%
  • Suspension22.5%
  • Heating & air conditioning11.3%
  • Steering11.3%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Each component in detail

What the reports in each category say, in the owners' own words

Electrical

Reports naming the electrical system — wiring, battery, charging, control modules, infotainment and electrical accessories.

31
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

My, Instrument Cluster PanelChrysler 300c. It with out and replace,on.10/1/25,And with out again, on10/22/25. THey tried,Convince me I, need a Battery. So I had it check,said .They said, my battery, low. Because Instrument Cluster on all night.

NHTSA ID 11695352 · filed Oct 23, 2025

the cars information screen is delaminating and it is causing a safety issue

NHTSA ID 11627313 · filed Nov 25, 2024
All 31 reports naming electrical

Body & structure

Reports naming the vehicle structure, frame, body panels, doors, hood and trim.

8
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

OBSERVED VEHICLE TO HAVE WARPED PANELS ON ALL 4 DOORS. PANELING HAS DELAMINATED ABOVE LOCK PIN AND LOCKING PIN IS OBSTRUCTED CREATING UNLOCK/LOCKING FAILURES. NEW PANELS WERE ORDERED VIA CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP IN SEP/2021. DEALERSHIP NOTIFIED THAT REPLACEMENT PANELS ARE DISCONTINUED AND ARE UNABLE TO SHIP TO REPAIR FACILITIES DUE TO REPLACEMENT PANELS HAVING THE SAME DEFECT.

NHTSA ID 11473995 · filed Jul 14, 2022

THE FRONT DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER DOOR PANELS ARE PEELING UP AND CONTINUE TO DO SO WHICH WILL EVENTUALLY IMPEDE THE ABILITY FOR THE DOOR LOCKS TO ENGAGE OR DISENGAGE PROPERLY.

NHTSA ID 11416453 · filed May 13, 2021
All 8 reports naming body & structure

Airbags

Reports naming the air-bag system — deployment behaviour, inflators, sensors and warning lights.

6
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

airbag deployed during fender bender. had driving leg forward and left leg bent at 90 degree angle. When airbag deployed it hit right leg full force and basically exploded the bones. Almost lost my leg. Permanently disabled

NHTSA ID 11719570 · filed Feb 21, 2026

I have never been in an accident. Airbags bag warning frequently turning on

NHTSA ID 11676438 · filed Jul 27, 2025

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Powertrain (other)

Powertrain reports that are not specifically the engine or transmission — driveshafts, axles, transfer cases and differentials.

6
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

there is a recall out on chrysler 300c 2017 for bolts to be replaced on drive shaft im experiencing issues with this you have my vin and i would like this taken care of also another recall is on drivers side door inside pannel it bumps up and needs to be replaced as well i need these done there are also more out there pls put these in system so i can take to sealer any question please call me or email me [XXX] [XXX] [XXX] vin number [XXX] 2017 chrysler 300c INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA ID 11645239 · filed Feb 27, 2025

1) Going 25mph to 55mph the car started shaking. 2) I stopped at the Performance Dodge / Chrysler dealer for an evaluation of the situation. 3) Diagnosis was a loose Drive Shaft which can fall at any time. 4) $1980 for the Drive Shaft and $477 Labor. 5) It is a very unsafe situation, and the vehicle has 65,000 miles.

NHTSA ID 11559198 · filed Dec 8, 2023

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Brakes

Reports naming service brakes, the antilock braking system, brake hoses, master cylinders or the parking brake.

5
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

Over the last month I noticed that my brakes would feel funny sometimes, like they were going to just grab suddenly vs stopping slowly. Then yesterday, 2/27/24, I received a warning that my ESC and ABS systems needed service and that I no longer had AWD capability. The message would stay on for several minutes, then shut off for several minutes, then come back on again.

NHTSA ID 11574421 · filed Feb 28, 2024

Every time I shift my shift knob from drive to reverse or vice versa. I hear a clunk in the transmission. Like as if my transmission is slipping.

NHTSA ID 11423339 · filed Jul 3, 2021

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Exterior lighting

Reports naming headlights, tail lights, turn signals and other exterior lighting.

4
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

The vehicle components started failing first with lighting and electrical malfunctions. Due to the concerns I was on the way to the mechanic on 9/16/23 when the air bags deployed on the passengers side without any impact. The Vehicle is at Chrysler dealer on central avenue Albany, NY and available for inspection. I had just dropped off my grandchildren this could have severely had a horrible impact had they been in car. Not to mention it scared me, I was not sure what was happening. I was scared to get back in the car. I was driving on interstate this is scary for anyone driving with no visibility. Chrysler currently has the vehicle since 9/19/23. I have reached out to dealer and Chrysler Corporate office with no result. They always say they will get back to me. Unless I reach out they do not respond. Claim # [XXX] with Chrysler corporation. They vehicle has been inspected by manufacturer James Brozovich on 10/26/23 works with Bosch automotive service solutions Work #(734)979-5827 Cell # (586)215-8547. The radio would blink in and out and if radio worked headlights did not work. If headlights worked radio and dashboard light did not work. Air bag light and engine light came on one time when on the way to the shop. Vehicle was on the way to shop due to electrical concerns. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA ID 11555525 · filed Nov 16, 2023

THE FRONT LIGHTS PROJECTION IS EXTREMELY NARROW. WHEN TURNING LEFT OR RIGHT ONTO A DARK DRIVE OR ROADWAY IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE UNTIL THE VEHICLE GETS MOSTLY THROUGH THE TURN. LAST WEEK I NEARLY HIT A PEDESTRIAN BECAUSE I COULD NOT SEE HER. I VISITED YOU WEB SITE TO CHECK ON A DRIVE TRAIN RECALL AND NOTICE ANOTHER DRIVER HAS THE SAME LIGHTING PROBLEM. THE ID # IS 11064345.

NHTSA ID 11269156 · filed Oct 17, 2019

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Interior & seats

Reports naming seats, latches, locks, linkages and interior fittings.

4
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

Emergency brake was engaged, the car lurched forward a significant distance, nearly causing an accident

NHTSA ID 11677433 · filed Jul 31, 2025

The contact owns a 2017 Chrysler 300. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, the door panels were detaching from the door frame. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The mechanic informed the contact of previous recalls associated with the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 67,000.

NHTSA ID 11480767 · filed Aug 23, 2022

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Engine

Reports naming the engine itself — including stalling, misfires, oil consumption, cooling and internal engine components.

4
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

This is the 2nd failure of the thermostat. We had the car towed to the same Chrysler dealer that fixed the first incident. We have an extended warranty that covered the first failure. This second failure is not covered due to the failed part is a mopar part and Chrysler is going to pay for everything, trouble is they have had my wife’s car for two weeks already and the part isn’t coming in until February 17, I am a 34 year retired Chrysler employee. The dealer doesn’t offer rentals, and my extended warranty people offer rentals at $35 a day and only one week. Nowhere rents cars at that price. We have no choice but to wait on that part, but I am wondering how many chrysler products have had this problem, should be investigated for recall.

NHTSA ID 11636674 · filed Jan 17, 2025

The oil cooler is plastic why when it holds oil and when it heats up that makes plastic expand then cools and makes it decompress. This is done over and over again, of coarse this will cause a major repair job. That the owner should not have to expense out of pocket because we did not design the car. Also this defect is not aware until you years into owning the vehicle. This is crazy and we need a recall. I was at Firestone getting alignment and was told i have a issuse brewing.

NHTSA ID 11576309 · filed Mar 8, 2024

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Fuel system

Reports naming fuel storage or delivery — tanks, pumps, lines, injectors and fuel leaks.

3
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

Filling up the gas results in a strong odor of gas in the cabin and gas leaking out of the right rear wheel well. Also caused the engine to sputter and turn off. Found content in the https://www.300cforums.com/ forum that speaks of the issue.

NHTSA ID 11425187 · filed Jul 16, 2021

AFTER I FEEL THE VEHICLE UP WITHOUT TOPPING OFF THE VEHICLE STARTS RUNNING ROUGH AFTER ABOUT 10-15 MINUTES. THE CAR SHUTS OFF AND ERROR MESSAGE COMES UP TO PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND THEN SELECT DESIRED GEAR. THE ENTIRE TIME YOU CAN SMELL GAS BECAUSE THE CAR IS LEAKING FUEL FROM THE RIGHT REAR WHEELHOUSE AREA. THIS IS VERY UNSAFE. I WAS JUST DRIVING ON I95 AND THIS HAPPENED TO ME. THIS VEHICLE COULD HAVE CAUSED A PILE UP ON THE HIGHWAY. PEOPLE COULD HAVE DIED. RECALL

NHTSA ID 11403643 · filed Mar 18, 2021

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Driver assistance

Reports naming forward-collision avoidance, lane keeping, back-over prevention, cruise control and related electronic driver-assistance systems.

2
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

The vehicle's LCD screen has become delaminated which causes the control of the radio, air conditioning, navigation, and other features controlled by the "radio" portion of the car to become dysfunctional. The car will randomly beep, change air temperatures, start navigation, cause the loss of hands-free communication. This is a safety hazard as it causes the driver to be distracted in order to attend to the incessant beeping and issues related to AC/heat, navigation or radio (volume, etc.). This appears from Chrysler Forums to be an issue among a large group of Chrysler 300 Year Model 2017-2019 owners. I am encouraging them to file a concern with your group and to ask for a recall of the car for this reason.

NHTSA ID 11562675 · filed Dec 29, 2023

ROTORS ARE WARPED PER MAINTENANCE CHECK WHICH I BELIEVE IS FROM THE EMERGENCY BREAKING. 43400 MILES FROM LEISURELY DRIVING AND BRAKE PADS ARE STILL GOOD. WHEN I'M DRIVING DOWNHILL AND APPLY BREAKS, CAR STARTS TO VIBRATE. THEN AT TIMES OF HIGH SPEED OF 70-75 THE BLIND SPOT WARNING LIGHT COMES ON AND THE SIDE SENSORS STAY ON UNTIL I COME TO A COMPLETE STOP.

NHTSA ID 11383166 · filed Dec 12, 2020

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Seat belts

Reports naming seat belts, buckles, retractors and pretensioners.

2
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

Airbag light on. Dealer says DRIVERS SEATBELT HARNESS OR CLIP ISSUE. HARD TO GET PART. AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY IN ACCIDENT

NHTSA ID 11717470 · filed Feb 12, 2026

I have had zero accidents, am the original owner. Airbag light has come on. Seatbelt harness and buckle im told by my dealer needs to be completely replaced

NHTSA ID 11715640 · filed Feb 4, 2026

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Suspension

Reports naming suspension components — springs, struts, shocks, control arms and related hardware.

2
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

Over the last month I noticed that my brakes would feel funny sometimes, like they were going to just grab suddenly vs stopping slowly. Then yesterday, 2/27/24, I received a warning that my ESC and ABS systems needed service and that I no longer had AWD capability. The message would stay on for several minutes, then shut off for several minutes, then come back on again.

NHTSA ID 11574421 · filed Feb 28, 2024

THE ISSUES I'M HAVING WITH 2017 CHRYSLER 300 IS EVERY TIME I CHANGE INTO GEARSHIFT ESPECIALLY THE REVERSE GEAR THE SHAFT OR THE AXLE ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY. WHEN I CHECKED IF THERE HAS BEEN ANY POWERTRAIN RECALLS I FOUND SEVERAL OF THEM, BUT WHEN I CHRYSLER HQ THEY TOLD ME THERE'S NO RECALL BUT I'M HAVING THESE PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR STILL.

NHTSA ID 11229460 · filed Jul 4, 2019

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Heating & air conditioning

Reports naming the heating, ventilation and air-conditioning system.

1
report

From owner reports, verbatim

2017 CHRYSLER 300 AWD. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO THE CONFIGURATION OF HEATED SEATS. *LD THE CONSUMER REQUESTED TO HAVE THE HEATED SEATS DISABLED AS THEY ARE VERY UNCOMFORTABLE AND CAUSED THE DRIVER TO BE DISTRACTED WHILE DRIVING. *JS

NHTSA ID 11080468 · filed Mar 21, 2018

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Steering

Reports naming the steering system — racks, columns, power-steering assist and steering linkage.

1
report

From owner reports, verbatim

The steering alert when off, The steering locked up in mid drive on interstate on several occasions. We took to dealer and to Haigler Automotive and no one could find out why the power steering locked up. The code only reads communication error. We have paid $2000. For diagnostic and repairs that they thought was related but it still losing communication to the car. We have less than 88000 miles on auto. We have owned the auto for three years. We can not afford another auto and need an auto for doctor visits. This auto was purchased based on ability to get I. And out of auto based on disability.

NHTSA ID 11574617 · filed Feb 29, 2024

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.

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